Tragic Incident During NATO Training: Four US Soldiers Killed

Four US soldiers have died during a NATO training exercise in Lithuania, as reported by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, with a US official confirming only that it was a training accident. Rutte expressed condolences to the soldiers' families and the United States.

In a tragic development, four US soldiers have lost their lives during a NATO training exercise in Lithuania, as confirmed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. Details of the accident remain scant, but it has been verified by US officials.

The official, speaking under anonymity, refrained from commenting on the specifics of the soldiers' statuses, only acknowledging that a training accident had occurred. The soldiers were participating in routine military exercises at the time of the incident.

While visiting Warsaw, Rutte extended his condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers and the United States, labeling the incident as "really terrible news." The circumstances of the accident continue to be under investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)